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1962: US astronaut John Glenn orbits Earth
The first American to orbit the Earth landed safely ... Yuri Gagarin became the first man in space, making one circulation of the globe. This clip is from John Glenn: An American in Space, which ...
John Glenn: From US Marine Aviator To NASA Space Pioneer
John Glenn (1921-2016) was a pioneering astronaut, US Marine, and Senator, becoming the first American to orbit Earth in 1962.
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Western Australia: A Southern Hemisphere hub for space exploration
In 1962, John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth. On this epic mission, Glenn flew over Perth and the city's residents acknowledged his efforts by turning on their lights in a ...
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The woman whose math sent John Glenn to orbit says goodbye to a 'good man'
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Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin Names New Glenn-1's First Booster 'So You're Telling Me There's A Chance:' Here's Why
New Glenn is a reusable heavy-lift rocket named after John Glenn, the first American to orbit Earth. The development of the ...